Independence: Older Child

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Iceland Tips and Suggestions?

F.B. asks from New York

Going to Iceland soon. Just me and my 7 year old. Bought some excursions through Icelandair for whale watching, a snowmobiling and a tour inside a volcano. I have a f...

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At What Age

D.T. asks from Dallas

At what age do you think a girl should be able to take a shower alone and be expected to wash and rinse her hair correctly? I'm having a discussion with my granddaug...

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Insubordination or Typical 5 Year Old Behavior?

C.B. asks from Chicago

My son is 5, and recently has been completely disrespectful and insubordinate. Last week he had summer camp -- the counsellor informed me that when they woudl direct...

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Playground Play Unsupervised

K.W. asks from Seattle

Good morning, Moms. I'm tryig to decide an issue, and I was hoping for some input from other moms. My youngest is 9, and two of her class mates live here in th...

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Confused About the Role of a Modern Day SAHM.

K.P. asks from Allentown

Is it wrong for a SAHM, to expect her husband to do more around the house than just mow the lawn? I just feel these days the husband/father should be more involved in...

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Is a Double-stroller Still Necessary with a 3Yr Old and an Infant?

D.Q. asks from Chicago

I am thinking about getting a double-stroller for trips to the zoo and daily walks to the park. I have a 3 yr old (just turned 3 last week) and a newborn on the way ...

12

Twins Turned 2 and I'm SO Overwhelmed!

K.U. asks from Dallas

Hi Moms, this might just be a vent but please feel free to throw in your suggestions or share your own stories so I don't feel so alone in this! My boy/girl twin...

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My Dad Always Gives My Daughter Money...

A.R. asks from Houston

Hi all, Every weekend my dad gives my 10 year old daughter $20.00. Every time her and I go somewhere and she wants something and I tell her no because she already...

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Preteen Attitude

L.T. asks from Minneapolis

I have a 10 year old who doesn't listen or seem to comprehend what we are saying to him. We need to repeat requests over and over again. And every time we tell him t...

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Where to Take Family Vacation This Late Spring?

M.B. asks from Chicago

I'm at a loss of where to take our 9 year old twins for a surprise vacation! We took them to Disney World last spring as a surprise. Thought about the Grand Canyo...